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Systems and methods for variable steering assist - ii

A steering assist, front steering technology, applied in steering mechanism, steering rod, power steering mechanism, etc., can solve problems such as interference

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-12-08
GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC
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However, having a large range of travel may not be desirable when the vehicle is driving on an uneven road surface, given that different parts of the vehicle can interfere with each other

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[0013] The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit applications and users. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, abstract or the following detailed description. As used herein, the term module refers to any hardware, software, firmware, electronic control component, processing logic and / or processor device, individually or in any combination, including but not limited to: application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), electronic circuits, A processor (shared, dedicated, or grouped) and memory executing one or more software or firmware programs, combinational logic circuits, and / or other suitable components providing the described functionality.

[0014] refer to Figures 1A to 1C , shows a vehicle 10 having a steering system 12 according to various embodiments. Although the figures shown herein depict examples with certain e...

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Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling a steering assist unit of a vehicle. The method includes receiving first accelerometer data, second accelerometer data, and third accelerometer data then comparing and calculating differences between the first accelerometer data, second accelerometer data and the third accelerometer data to determine a relative movement values for the second and third locations. The relative movement value represents the contraction or expansion of separate systems as they independently move at or near the second and third locations. The method further includes outputting a control signal to control the travel of the steering assist unit based on the relative movement values.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates generally to steering systems for vehicles, and more particularly to systems and methods for variable steering assistance in motor vehicles. Background technique [0002] The steering system generally assists the operator of the vehicle in steering the vehicle during use. Typically, a steering system has a steering assist unit, such as a rack and pinion mechanism, which may have a fixed range of travel. However, in certain driving situations, such as when the vehicle is parked, it may be desirable for the steering system to have a greater range of travel. However, having a larger range of travel may not be desirable when the vehicle is traveling on an uneven road surface, given that different components of the vehicle may interfere with each other. [0003] Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide systems and methods for variable steering assistance during operation of a vehicle. Furthermore, other desirable featu...

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IPC IPC(8): B62D6/00B62D103/00
CPCB62D6/001B62D6/00B62D6/002B62D5/046B62D6/02
Inventor S·R·科洛斯M·C·冈特T·D·约翰逊
Owner GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC